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Screw Tradition! 10 Unique Thanksgiving Recipes

Some of us dread Thanksgiving dinner because family and travel can be downright stressful. Some of us aren’t so into celebrating the hairy history, but have the day off. Some of us just like to cook and will jump at any excuse to do so, regardless of what day it is. These are the recipes for you, my bitter brethren! Thanksgiving is one week away. Let’s make sure the food’s good, at least.

1. Stuffing Waffles

Thanks to this crazy kitchen hack from Serious Eats, we’ve been bestowed the glory of stuffing waffles. Use your favorite stuffing recipe, pop a few spoonfuls in a waffle iron, and enjoy a crispy, delicious, edible gravy boat. Instructions here.

2. Loaded Hasselback Potatoes

Skip the potatoes au gratin or labor-intensive mashed potatoes for this carb-loaded indulgence from Damn Delicious. It’s an easy to follow recipe with tons of potential for variations. Pancetta and brie! Chihuahua cheese and chorizo with salsa! Mozzarella and basil! Go nuts.

Macaroni and cheese has about 1,429,102,943 variations. This is one I’m dying to try, and it will fit right in on your Thanksgiving Day buffet. Domestic Superhero will lead you through making this delicious sounding one-pot cheesy pumpkin pasta.

Low carb lovers and those following the keto craze will absolutely love this mashed yuca recipe. As Kim explains, it’s not quite the same as a potato, but this yuca mash will still have you coming back for more. Read her recipe on khnutrition.com.

What’s your favorite modern spin on traditional Thanksgiving dinner dishes? Is there a secret recipe your family and friends go nuts over? Let us know in the comments!